Art Exhibition at Grand Opera House May - June 2008 Pupils recently had the opportunity to exhibit some of their work at the Grand Opera House.  | | |  | | Anna Coburn L6 with her drawing "Hands that shape the world" | | |  | | Swimsuit and photo by Emma Hardstaff U6 | | |  | | Chris Carson L6 with his painting of City Hall |  | | "Cups" (tissue paper collages) by Clare McFadden 5th Form | | |  | | |  | | Guests enjoying the exhibition | | |  | | Hyun Kyu Kim L6 with his painting "Prawns" | | |  | | Sarah McGovern U6 with her photos | | |  | | Emma Hardstaff U6 with her mixed media piece "Fly" | | |  | | Sophia McKeever L6 with her self portrait | | |  | | |  | | "Sea and Sand" by Clare McFadden 5th Form |
Art and Design at Methody In addition to meeting the mandatory requirements of the Northern Ireland curriculum, the department aims to develop a wide range of practical skills in two and three dimensions, as well as an awareness of art and design in a wider sense. We hope to foster an enjoyment of Art and Design for those pupils who do not intend to study it beyond Key Stage 3, as well as providing a good foundation for further study for those who do. We believe strongly in the importance of observational drawing, fostering good relationships through group work activities and providing opportunities for the use of new technologies through both research and practical activities. Where possible, flexibility and choice are built into the curriculum to enable the needs and interests of pupils to be met. STAFF Dr A Moore Head of Department Mrs MC McCullough Miss G Russell Miss L Moreland | |  | | | | Gallery area of Art Department | |
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES The department comprises four specialist art studios, one of which contains a ceramics area and kiln. CURRICULUM The Department follows the mandatory requirements of the Northern Ireland curriculum  |  | | | Form 2 Groupwork Activity | Form 3 sculpture inspired by Alberto Giacometti | | | | | |  |  | | | GCSE Art Coursework | AS Art Coursework | |
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS AND EXCHANGES Pupils have participated in a range of workshops, for example as part of the Belfast Festival at Queens. | |  | | | | Staff and U6th pupils with Diarmuid Gavin at the launch of the 'Art of the Garden Exhibition', Ulster Musuem
Photograph courtesy of Stanley Matchett | |
EXTRA CURRICULAR Opportunities for extra-curricular activities exist in the form of a Junior Art Club, an after school club taken by all members of the department on a rota basis. The department operates an ‘open door’ policy for all pupils, enabling further work to be undertaken at lunchtime and after school by prior arrangement. Pupils are made aware of a range of competitions and have enjoyed considerable success in recent years. In addition, a number of pupils from examination classes have had work chosen for CCEA’s ‘True Colours’ exhibition –showcase of some of the best work from the previous year’s examinations. | 
